March 9, 2011Ash Wednesdayhttp://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=16&mid=6710article, “When did United Methodists start the "imposition of ashes" on Ash Wednesday?”Season of Lent&Facebook messageby Barack ObamaMarch 9, 2011http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/ “Michelle and I join with millions of Christians here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday. As we observe the season of Lent, we receive with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance, recommit ourselves to our faith, and remember our obligations to one another.”http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749